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Carotene-rich diet linked to decreased artery fat levels: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A high amount of carotenes in the blood has been associated with less artery atherosclerosis and consequently a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. These are the findings of a recent study published as open access in Clinical Nutrition by a group of researchers from IDIBAPS and the UOC
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Genetic mutations direct immune defences in leukaemia linked rare bone mar
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A discovery that may result in novel medicines to halt or reverse the disease could be beneficial to patients with a rare genetic bone marrow problem who are at an elevated risk of blood malignancies.
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Study reveals how DNA test broaden access to cervical cancer screening
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In low- and middle-income nations where the disease kills more than 3,00,000 women annually, Rice University bioengineers have demonstrated a low-cost, point-of-care DNA test for HPV infections that may make cervical cancer screening more accessible.
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MP: PM Modi will launch sickle cell anaemia mission, distribute Ayushman B
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"PM Modi will launch two missions here, which includes Sickle Cell Anaemia Mission and distribution of Ayushman Bharat cards. The Sickle Cell Anaemia Mission will be a new campaign for screening of the people who are suffering this disease and for arrangements of their treatment," CM Chou
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Cancer medication helps to fight against malaria: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A group of UCF researchers are looking to use cancer pharmaceuticals to hasten the development of fresh, life-saving malaria treatments because the disease is getting more and more resistant to existing medications.
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Study finds how space travel alters gene expression in white blood cells,
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
There is growing evidence that illnesses are more likely to affect astronauts in space. For instance, respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses are rather prevalent among astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS), as well as skin rashes. Additionally, it is known that astrona
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Study finds diagnostic procedures to detect cardiovascular diseases
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Recent studies have brought us one step closer to developing effective treatments for complicated cardiovascular illnesses.
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Researchers find dupilumab reduces disease in COPD patients with type 2 in
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with type 2 inflammation saw rapid and sustained improvements in their disease after treatment with the monoclonal antibody dupilumab.
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TatvaCare explores digital therapeutics for better management of COPD and
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 21: With over 30 million* people in India, suffering from chronic respiratory disorders of COPD and Asthma, there is a critical unmet need to look at new gen technologies to manage the chronic disease conditions and improve the quality of life of patient
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Researchers discover critical factors that determine survival of airborne
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Researchers at the University of Bristol have made significant discoveries about the reasons why airborne viruses lose their ability to spread disease.
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Exercise may cause strokes in persons who have blocked arteries: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Many people ignore the warnings posted before gym sessions that advise them to see a doctor before engaging in strenuous exercise. Isn't it true that exercise is healthy for you? Certain diseases, however, may make the higher heart rate associated with exercise harmful.
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Researchers suggest new approach to diagnose genetic muscle disease
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
It's tough to tell the difference between the dozens of varieties of limb girdle muscular dystrophy, an uncommon, genetic muscle disease characterised by weakness in the hips and shoulders that makes walking and lifting the arms difficult. Until date, defining the subtype was not crucial in
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